Manchester City confirm Gael Clichy and Jesus Navas exits as Pep Guardiola continues Etihad overhaul

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Manchester City have confirmed Gael Clichy and Jesus Navas will leave the club this summer.

French left-back Clichy joined the club from Arsenal in 2011 and won two Premier League titles at Etihad.

Navas arrived from Spain in 2013 but has struggled for regular opportunities this term.

The pair join Pablo Zabaleta in leaving the club.

Navas' exit comes something as a surprise after he was offered a new deal with the club.

Pep Guardiola is in the hunt for a new left back, with Monaco ace Benjamin Mendy and Spurs' on their possibles list.

City football director Txiki Begiristain paid tribute to Clichy, saying: “Gael has been an important player for this football club and I want to wish him well for the future.

“Since my first day here, he has been an outstanding in the way he has applied himself, both in games and in training."

“He has been a key part in some special moments for this football club and for that he will always be remembered fondly.”

On Navas he said: "His hard work, dedication, professionalism and desire to win have been apparent every single day.

"He showed his versatility numerous times this season, operating at full-back and doing so with distinction.

"I wish him all the very best with his next move.'